Where 4K meets the far north.
"Embedded" in the wilds of north Alaska, PolarArt Productions is on-location 24/7.
Based on an island in the Arctic Ocean, we produce the freshest natural history and documentary content
available for broadcast, commercial, interpretive, and theatrical markets.
Our RED ONE camera is on the front line of digital cinema.
Four times the resolution of high-definition.
Slow motion up to 120 frames per second.
Ever vivid second captured in 4:4:4 RAW.
The Arctic has never looked better.
Library
PolarArt's exclusive, rights-managed library contains premium 4K and HD footage from the far north, as well as sound and hi-res stills.
We have hundreds of hours of material from arctic Alaska, and the world's most extensive library of American polar bear footage.
If our library doesn't already contain the media you're looking for, you may want to consider an "acquisition-on-spec" arrangement.
To discuss your shot list or to request a screener, please email info@polarartproductions.com.
Services
Cinematography
Ultra-high-def 4K acquisition with the RED ONE camera.
Production & Editing
From our on-site edit suite, we produce films, DVDs, interpretive multimedia installations, commercials & PSAs, and broadcast content.
Our work combines 4K acquisition with an unmatched arctic location and years of field and technical experience.
Location Scouting & Support
We have real-time access to local resources and real-time answers to your questions about far north locations and logistics.
Replace weeks of planning and travel with a timely report from our arctic backyard.
PolarArt Productions is the media industry's on-site connection for high-latitude location support.
Audio
Wireless on-camera and/or double-system audio capture available, as well as five-channel live surround recordings of natural soundfields.
Writing & Editing
Writing a story set in Alaska? Our writing and editing services provide the Alaskan perspective you need to establish credibility.
From field-based fact-finding to site-specific story development, let our years of experience lend an authentic northern voice to your copy.
Credits
Bears of the Last Frontier (in production) -- PBS Nature / Pontecorvo Productions
Ice Bears of the Beaufort (2008) -- PolarArt Productions, award-winning independent documentary
Polar Bears of Arctic Alaska (2008) -- PolarArt Productions, DVD
Mystery Bear of the Arctic (2008) -- National Geographic Channel / Tigress Productions
Multimedia installation for "The Last Polar Bear" traveling exhibit (2008) -- The Burke Museum of Natural History & Culture
Multimedia installation for "Arctic Wings" traveling exhibit (2008) -- The Burke Museum of Natural History & Culture
Alaska's Last Oil (2008) -- National Geographic Explorer / Pangloss Films
Wonderful Spaceship Earth (2008) -- TV Asahi / Avanbridge Productions
Expedition Alaska (2007) -- Discovery Channel / Indus Films
Arctic Tale (2007) -- National Geographic Films
PolarArt Productions
Barter Island, Arctic Ocean
Box 96, Kaktovik, Alaska 99747
Jennifer & Arthur C. Smith III
info@polarartproductions.com
